The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy
by:
Nikki Loftin (author)
Format: kindle
ASIN: B006CUDE46
Publish date: August 21st 2012
Publisher: Razorbill
Pages no: 305
Edition language: English
This book is creepy. I mean, I'm an adult and I was scared for Lorelei. She is a girl facing a great deal of sadness and guilt. We learn early on that her mother died last year and for some reason, Lorelei feels guilty about this. When a beautiful new school with an amazing playground suddenly app...
I was looking for light, fun read. And it delivered. Although I couldn't help but compare it to Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls which creeped out the hell in me. 3.5 stars
Just because I know Nikki Loftin and think she is adorable in no way influenced this review. I bought the book.What happens when your imaginative child comes home from school and reports that her/his new teacher is a witch who wants to eat all the children? You laugh and tell your child that he/she ...
This book is a retelling of the Hansel and Gretel fairy tale. I think that already says a whole lot about the story and what will happen. For a retelling, I have to say it was masterfully done. I didn't know it was a retelling until much more hints were dropped. The witches were scary and manipulati...
Nikki Loftin's The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy is a deliciously creepy middle grade novel. Imparting lessons about friendship, eating well, and believing in yourself, Loftin's debut is sure to find fans among young and old readers alike.I especially enjoyed the bits of The Sinister Sweetn...
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